2008
Martin's Kelowna Accord "Fundamentally Flawed"
"Political Expediency" Doomed the Deal to Failure
(Ottawa, ON - April 17, 2008) View Press Release Here
CAP Applauds Fairness of Proposed Matrimonial Property Rights Legislation
(Ottawa, ON - March 5, 2008) Available Here
Statement by Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Patrick Brazeau on the February 2008 Federal Budget
(Ottawa, ON - February 26, 2008) Available Here
Human Rights Commission on the Right Track
CAP Endorses Report, Supports Immediate Repeal of Section 67
(Ottawa, ON - January 28, 2008) Available Here
CAP Seeks To Answer "Where Does the Money Go?"
Government's Proactive Disclosure A First Step But More Answers Are Needed
(Ottawa, ON - January 17, 2008) In a spirit reflective of its determined pursuit towards accountability, transparency and responsibility in federal Aboriginal affairs... Continue Reading Press Release Here
2007
Statement by Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Patrick Brazeau on the National Day of Remembrance and Action On Violence Against Women
(Ottawa, ON - December 6, 2007) See Press Release Here
Passage of Rights Protection Legislation A Fitting Memorial For Fallen Aboriginal Women
(Ottawa, ON - December 5, 2007) See Press Release Here
National Chief Announces First National Health Careers Conference and Trade Show, February 21-24, 2008 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
(Ottawa, ON - December 5, 2007) See Press Release Here
Brazeau Urges Parliment to Move Immediately On Passage of Human Rights Protective Legislation
No need for further consultation or to deny threats to Aboriginal rights
(Ottawa, ON - December 4, 2007) See Press Release Here
Harper Government Offers Newfoundland MI'KMAQ Indian Status Without Reservation
(November 30, 2007 - St.Georges, NL) - See Press Release Here
CAP Applauds Introduction of Claims Resolution Legislation
Consultation with off-reserve membership and commitment to accountability are required, insists National Chief
(November 27, 2007 - Ottawa, ON) See Press Release Here
New CAP Affiliate: Ontario Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples (OCAP) Joins the CAP Family.
(November 23, 2007) See Joint News Release Here.
CAP National Chief Urges Canadians To Get Involved: The Time Is Now
(November 13, 2007 - Ottawa, ON) Patrick Brazeau, National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, today urged Canadians to actively participate in Canada's democratic process in order to finally establish basic human rights for people who live under Canada's Indian Act.
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CAP National Chief Calls For Educational Opportunity for Aboriginal Peoples Regardless of Status
Brazeau insists that all Aboriginal peoples be given the chance to 'learn and earn'
(Ottawa, ON - November 20, 2007) See Press Release Here
An Historic Annual General Assembly for the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)
(Ottawa, ON - November 8, 2007) Delegates were fortunate to hear the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper deliver his first speech to an Aboriginal audience since becoming Prime Minister
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Lest We Forget: Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Participation In Remembrance Day Ceremonies
(Ottawa, ON - November 8, 2007) See Press Release Here
CAP Calls for an end to Discrimination of First Nations peoples governed by the Indian Act
National Chief Calls on Federal Government to re-introduce rights protection
(Ottawa, ON, October 12, 2007)
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CAP Seeks Grassroots Dialogue on Election Practices and Human Rights - National Chief want to hear "from the people" on custom elections and rights protection.
(Ottawa ON, October 4, 2007) Canada’s off-reserve Aboriginal peoples are being invited to take part in a dialogue that aims to enhance the protection of rights for First Nations people living away from Indian Act reserves.
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Confirmed dates and Locations
October 4 - Winnipeg
October 13 - Sturgeon Falls
October 17 - Regina
October 18 - Saskatoon
October 23 - Edmonton
November 24 - Thunder Bay
November 27 - Vancouver
November 28 - Prince George
Statement by the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Patrick Brazeau on the adoption of the United Nations Declaration of Indigenous Rights.
New York, NY. - September 13, 2007.
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View List of UN Votes Here.
Off-Reserve Aboriginal Leader Urges Government to Reintroduce Legislation To Protect Human Rights Of First Nations Citizens
(Ottawa, ON - September 7, 2007)
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CAP Praises Harper Cabinet Shuffle
Chuck Strahl "a strong choice" for Indian Affairs Minister
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CAP News Release: Off-Reserve Aboriginal Peoples Specifically Implicated in Federal Action Plan for Claims Resolution
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Statement by Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Patrick Brazeau on Budget 2007
(Ottawa, ON - March 21, 2007)
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Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Parlimentary Outreach. Since 2006, the Congress has undertaken a rigorous program of outreach to Members of Parliment and Senators.
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2006
January 27, 2006 - Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Applauds Conservative Election Victory. See News Release. English - French
May 2, 2006: CAP Statement on Federal Budget 2006 .
